"Please see them inside. I am ready," Eloise said, giving one last look at the decorations. Pride and nervous anticipation filled her chest as her gaze swept over the carefully arranged flowers. "And after you do so, please have my husband and his siblings come down to start welcoming the guests."
"As you wish, Lady Hawthorne," Hannah replied with a curtsy.
"Where is Damien? I find it a bit odd that he is not at your side," said Iris.
"He had matters concerning the land to tend to, and he could not put it off. There are repairs to be done before the end of the season. I would rather he set his attention there than rush to be on time here," Eloise explained.
"So, that is why all those supplies have been coming. I thought they were for decorating the baby's chamber," Iris said.
